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Introduction to Linux - A Hands on Guide

This guide was created as an overview of the Linux Operating System, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter.
For more advanced trainees it can be a desktop reference, and a collection of the base knowledge needed to proceed with system and network administration. This book contains many real life examples derived from the author's experience as a Linux system and network administrator, trainer and consultant. They hope these examples will help you to get a better understanding of the Linux system and that you feel encouraged to try out things on your own.

I've just burned an image of Mint 7 to DVD and installed it on my main desktop. Verdict: A***. A fantastic out-of-the-box distro if ever I saw one. Nice work to whoever put this great OS together; it looks thoroughly professional.
The only criticism I would venture to make is that there doesn't seem to be an option any more for creating a Root password and I've always been rather wary that the use of 'sudo' may be insecure. Can someone please reassure me that I'm worrying about nothing?

A bit strange if they don't allow you to set root password during installation. Someone using Mint might be able to tell how to set one now after install.

Sudo isn't inherently that insecure. You only need to be a bit careful how you configure it. Give only your own user sudo access and then remember to lock your screen or log out when you leave the machine.

I have to agree with you on Linux Mint 7. That's what I am using at the moment, so far, Mint and Mandriva are the ones that best work with me. Its running pretty good on me.

Well, except for one thing... I want to install it on my laptop as well, an Asus G50V, and I have worries about Gloria not working with my NetWork Adapter: "Realtek RTL8168C(P)/8111C(P) Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)"

I ask this because the previous version of Linux Mint DID have problems with that Network Adapter. I wonder if that problem got fixed with this new release.

in gloria the root password is same as the default user password
however you can assign seperate password using Kuser management for the user and root after logining in as root, default user password remains as the default password, you can also keep the default desktop different from the root desktop to avoid using root by mistake
so you can go back using two users root & default as in other linux OSes

I have to agree with you on Linux Mint 7. That's what I am using at the moment, so far, Mint and Mandriva are the ones that best work with me. Its running pretty good on me.

Well, except for one thing... I want to install it on my laptop as well, an Asus G50V, and I have worries about Gloria not working with my NetWork Adapter: "Realtek RTL8168C(P)/8111C(P) Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)"

I ask this because the previous version of Linux Mint DID have problems with that Network Adapter. I wonder if that problem got fixed with this new release.